Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(16) Author-Signed Books, Novels & History Subjects, Many 1ST Editions
- Price realized
- $114
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $90
- Category
- Books, Manuscripts & Archives
- Sold
- May 15, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 16) Books: United States history and political subjects, travel, historical fiction, thrillers, and novels, all signed by the author at front title page or end paper, including: (1) "The Cellist," by Daniel Silva, published by Harper Collins Publishers, stated first edition, 2021, 471 pages; (1) "Lady Bird Johnson and the Environment," by Lewis L. Gould, author signed with sentiment, published by University Press of Kansas, copyright 1988, 312 pages; (1) "The Slaves' Gamble: Choosing Sides in the War of 1812," by Gene Allen Smith, published by Palgrave Macmillan, stated first edition, 2013, 257 pages; (1) "Inside, Outside: A Novel," by Herman Wouk, published by Little, Brown and Company, stated first edition, 1985, 644 pages; (1) "L.A. Times: A Novel," by Stuart Woods, published by Harper Collins Publishers, stated first edition, 1993, 329 pages; (1) "Lincoln's Sword: The Presidency and the Power of Words," by Douglas L. Wilson, author signed with sentiment, published by Alfred A. Knopf, copyright 2006, second printing 2007, 343 pages; (1) "Mexican Hat: A Kevin Kerney Novel," by Michael McGarrity, signed by cover artist Peter de la Fuente at front title page, published by W.W. Norton and Company, stated first edition, 1997, 316 pages; (1) "Hell's Bay," by James W. Hall, published by St. Martin's Minotaur, stated first edition, 2008, 306 pages; (1) "Caravans," by James A. Michener, published by Random House, copyright 1963, 341 pages; (1) "Spies for the Blue and Gray," by Harnett T. Kane, published by Hanover House, copyright 1954, 311 pages; (1) "The Flamenco Academy: A Novel," by Sarah Bird, published by Alfred A. Knopf, stated first edition, 2006, 381 pages; (1) "The Poet of Tolstoy Park," by Sonny Brewer, published by Ballantine Books, stated first edition, 2005, 254 pages; (1) "Trophies and Dead Things: A Sharon McCone Mystery," by Marcia Muller, author signed with sentiment, published by The Mysterious Press, stated first edition, 1990, 266 pages; (1) "The Gypsy in My Soul: The Autobiography of Jose Greco," by Jose Greco with Harvey Ardman, author Jose Greco signed with sentiment, published by Doubleday and Company, stated first edition, 1977, 279 pages; (1) "The Islands of Bermuda: Another World," by David F. Raine, published by Macmillan, copyright 1990, 130 pages; together with: (1) "At Home in Mitford," by Jan Karon, book not signed, accompanied by printed letter addressed to the reader and signed by the author, published by Penguin Books, 1996, 446 pages; largest: approx 6.5"h, 9.5"w, 1 3/8"d, 22lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.
